IWC Platinum watch

€5,830.25

Description

1961 IWC Vintage Mens Watch, Cal. 853 Automatic - Platinum Gorgeous Restored Condition - Ingenieur Movement The superior automatic IWC featured in today's offering is a rare example made for the Japanese market encased in platinum and powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 853 movement. This mechanism's automatic winding system is a technical masterpiece, earning it high praise - Gisbert Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer-Belli in their work, Wristwatches Armbanduhren Montres-bracelets, proclaimed the 853x ""one of the best automatic movements ever built in Switzerland.""   And the famous watchmaker Donald de Carle, in his book Complicated Watches and their Repair, stated that IWC's special automatic winding mechanism was ""a simple and ingenious system, well constructed and beautifully finished."" IWC built it in 1961 at the same time they were building their famous Ingenieur line. These dress watches were more elegant than the pragmatic Ingenieur but shared the high-performance timekeeping qualities in normal wearing conditions. And compared to an Ingenieur, because they do not have a second inner back, the cases are thinner and lighter on the wrist. While the vast majority of these were made in stainless steel with some also being made in 18K gold and a few gold plated cases, only very few were made in platinum. It is encased in the watch's original contract case made for IWC for the Japanese market by Isomura and correctly stamped on the inside. It has wonderfully long lugs which make it 44mm long lug tip-to-tip. And its diameter is 35.5mm, about the size of a Rolex Datejust from the period. It is fully IWC down to the dial, hands, and signed winding crown. It has just finished a true expertly done restoration and presents in gorgeous condition. Its very rare platinum case is just short of mint with two light indentions in the back. It presents gorgeously on the wrist. Its silver dial has been meticulously restored - its printing could pass as IWC factory done to the naked eye. A Master Watchmaker has freshly overhauled its movement. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. You won't be disappointed - a very rare more than six decade old IWC that presents essentially like new on the wrist! Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: IWC   City of origin: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Serial no.: 1,556,632 Year built: 1961 Case no.: 15551 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Dimensions: 35.5mm wide (without crown), 44mm lugs tip-to-tip Case condition: Presents as just short of mint with two light indentions in the back. Light signs of previous polishing. On the wrist it presents gorgeously. Case markings (inside): Platina, case number, International Watch Co., IWC Probus Scafusia, Swiss Dial: Silver, signed International Watch Co. Schaffhausen and AUTOMATIC, faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, expertly refinished Hands: Original, batons Jewels: 21 rubies Band: Leather (aftermarket) , fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested. Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition Movement: IWC caliber 853, self-winding, rhodium plated and decorated, 21 jewels, Breguet hairspring, shock resistant, precision regulator Serviced: A Master Watchmaker has overhauled it. It is running strong and true. Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time on par with a brand new IWC in our testing recording position. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9596